ANDALUSIA WHISKEY

Tommy Erwin grew up in Central Texas and finished his Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management at the University of North Texas in 2001. In 2009 he finished his Masters of Science in Virology and Immunology at Texas State University and began working at Real Ale Brewing Company in Blanco, TX as the Quality Assurance Lab Manager. It was at Real Ale where Tommy met his friend and business partner Ty Phelps. Tommy and Ty formed a friendship over craft distilling and Single Malt Whiskey and eventually decided to go their own way by starting Andalusia Whiskey Company just a few miles down the road from the city of Blanco, TX. Tommy lives in beautiful Buda, TX with his supportive wife Leslie, and three awesome children, Carter, Reese, and Isla.

Ty Phelps grew up in the DFW area and received a bachelor of arts degree in Economics at Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. Culinary school followed, which served as a pathway into the craft brewing field. Ty was a brewmaster at several breweries in Austin and the Texas Hill Country from 2001-2014. Ty's beer medaled at the Great American Beer Festival, the most prestigious beer competition in the US. In 2014, Ty and fellow Real Ale Brewing employee Tommy Erwin, started Andalusia Whiskey Company with the goal of making delicious handcrafted single malt whiskeys deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The distillery and tasting room reside on Ty's working family farm outside of Blanco, formerly known as the Andalusia Ranch. Ty is married to Ericka, who enjoys art and helps out with the bottling at the distillery.

Kevin Lindsey was born in the Houston metro area and began his career as a discerning bartender in upscale establishments at the age of 18. Leaving the cocktail shakers behind, he embraced the world of distilling and cask aging. His journey lead him to Director Of Hospitality for Andalusia Whiskey Company. His keen understanding of flavors and knack for hospitality help patrons immerse themselves in the art and history of the craft. Devoted father to 2 teenage daughters (16 and 18), he brings a unique familial touch to the distillery where each visitor is welcomed as if they were part of his extended family.

Lucas "Moose" Allen is a whiskey enthusiast with a passion for smokey whiskeys, Stryker and Andalusia in general beckoned and he became a loyal patron. As opportunities to volunteer arose, Moose began to dedicate his time to learn brewing and distilling techniques which led to a position as a distiller. His passion in the production room led to the position of head distiller. Armed with a love and thirst for big, bold whiskeys and rums, he brings unmatched passion to the stillhouse. Moose was born in Lewisville, TX and grew up in the DFW and Houston Metro areas. He has been married for 19 years and has three children. Moose is an avid catfisherman and spent a bit of time on rockabilly, punk, and string bands in Central and Southeast Texas.

Mario-Sebastian Berry is a beverage and hospitality professional with 20 years of experience in the industry. He has had a lifelong passion for food and beverage — catching the bug early on while working at a restaurant owned by family friends as a teenager, and since the early aughts has worked in both the front and back of house in restaurants and bars, as a certified sommelier, bartender, retail wine and spirits manager, in catering and event management, beer and cider production, sales, as a food writer and he currently proudly proselytizes Andalusia Whiskey Co. across the Lone Star State. He grew up in Houston, where he still resides, and attended the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston. He is a doting cat dad, whiskey sipper and collector of most all things nerdy that loves to cook and break bread in the company of friends.